Chapter 7: Contract Letting
Anchor: #i998744Section 1: Overview
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Prior to letting a construction project, a DBE project goal will be set by TxDOT. For projects with a specified percentage DBE goal, prime contractors make a commitment to meet the goal by signing the proposal and submitting a bid.
Anchor: #i998759Pre-Estimate Actions
It is recommended the prime contractor take the following pre-estimate actions prior to beginning an estimate for a specific project:
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- Review the contract documents for the DBE goal on the project. Anchor: #CJYMCCLW
- Determine items which may be subcontracted and quantify based on estimated dollar amounts. Anchor: #NFQRUKOB
- When practical, divide large (scope or quantity) items into potential smaller subcontracting opportunities and quantify. Anchor: #CROGLMST
- Look for second tier subcontracting opportunities and quantify. Anchor: #MWPJHROE
- Quantify potential material supply contracting
opportunities. Determine the allowable DBE participation for material
supply.
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- 100% for materials or supplies purchased from a DBE manufacturer. Anchor: #IHEJVFWW
- 60% for materials or supplies purchased from a DBE regular dealer. Anchor: #LKFFEBDX
- 100% for fees or commissions purchased from a DBE packager, broker or manufacturers' representative.
Anchor: #DYFACHHQ - Determine the likely total DBE participation from all of the above items and compare to TxDOT’s DBE contract goal. Anchor: #XNYHLORY
- Review the TUCP directory for the list of certified DBEs.